Knit-Rite Proximal Soft Sock, Designed for Sealing Liners, AK & BK

Proximal Soft Sock is knitted for those who wear a prosthetic liner with sealing rings Works well to tighten top portion of your socket if it's loose fitting Proximal Soft Sock dries fast and is durable thanks to a polyester blend Each Proximal Soft Sock is color coded at the top depending on the prosthetic sock ply thickness Proximal Soft Sock fibers are resistant to shrinkage Available in Lightweight, 3 Ply and 5 Ply thicknesses Made in the USA Sold each in sealed polybag AMPUTATION SIZE TOP (in) BOTTOM (in) BK Regular 14 - 16 8 - 10 AK Wide 18 + 12 + LENGTH (in) Short 10-11 Medium 14 Knit-Rite Proximal Soft Sock is a prosthetic sock capable of wicking perspiration away from your skin, snugging up the top portion of your socket.  This sock works well for use as a prosthetic sock with sealing ring type liners like the Alps Smart Seal Liner, and avoids covering the sealing rings.   Color coded top lets users know whether it’s a 5 Ply (Blue), 3 Ply (Green) or Lightweight Ply (Gray) sock. Prosthetic users can adjust and fine tune their prosthetic socket fit when volume loss or gain occurs with any available 1, 3, or 5 ply Proximal Soft Sock.  A common symptom of insufficient sock ply count is low back discomfort. Experimenting with either a lightweight or 3 ply sock helps determine the appropriate amount of ply needed to raise your residual limb out of the socket and level your hips. Wearing a prosthesis with too little sock ply creates an correctable temporary leg length discrepancy. Knit-Rite has been making prosthetic socks since the early 1920s and they know how to make a sock with longevity. The fine knit sock construction is of the highest quality in the prosthetic industry and can hold up to the most active people. If you wear a prosthetic liner with a Sealing Ring, the Proximal Soft-Sock has an open bottom to fit above any sealing rings. HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF AND SELECT A SIZE When measuring your residual limb for a Knit Rite Soft Sock makes sure to use a flexible Tailor’s measuring tape.  Circumferential measurements should not be taken too snug or loose and hold the tape measure horizontal and not on an angle relative to the end of your limb.  Granted the bottom measurement is the most difficult to measure and should be double checked before referring to Knit-Rite’s Sizing Chart Guide above. The length measurement is a matter of preference.  However, for below-the-knee amputees, 2-3 inches past the middle of the knee cap from the bottom is textbook standard. Above-the-knee length is completely up to you, however some people prefer a prosthetic sock long enough to reflect over the top of their sockets. Below-the-Knee: Measure the circumference around the middle of your knee cap and 2 inches up from the bottom of your residual limb. Above-the-Knee: Measure your circumference around the top along your groin area and 2 inches up from the bottom of your residual limb. Materials 95.6% Polyester, 4.4% Lycra Care Instructions When applying your Knit Rite Proximal Soft Sock pay special attention that you do not cover any sealing rings.  If you're using this sock to control volume along the top of your socket it may work best when used in-between your other sock layers or as the last layer applied. Wash your Knit-Rite Proximal Soft-Socks every day right side out. Machine wash with all purpose detergent similar to Medi-Care Wash, non-chlorine bleach only when needed Rinse thoroughly and pull taut, toe to top. No liquid softeners. Last tumble dry, low heat. Precautions Wear a clean soft sock prosthetic sock every day for proper residual limb care. Make sure to have a large enough prosthetic sock supply to keep your socks in rotation and prevent packing down of the soft sock’s fibers.